I have talked to geezerrocket via telephone and exchanged a couple of emails. Good guy ..... and we hope to have him join us at the Decware Zen Fest 2017.

As mentioned, my offerings are (at least partially) based on a price point ..... as well as size and weight considerations for shipping and size and weight for ease of movement.This is a big consideration for many buyers who have to take into account the crucial WAF (wife acceptance factor) .....

In the listening tests with my baffles, I didn't detect a huge sonic difference in the type or thickness of materials used for the baffles ..... at least at the volume levels I normally listen at.

Having said that, there are ways to cut down on vibration discussed on a "questions" page found on my website here for those who are interested.

Having a nice selection of various plywood veneers as well as the Sapele hardwood works for most potential buyers ..... however from the beginning I have encouraged those with woodworking skills and tools to build their own baffles and enjoy the pride of creation and ownership.

For those who don't, a modest investment makes possible a nice look into the wonders of a high efficiency single driver dipole point source loudspeaker system that works amazingly well with the SE84UFO ..... or any of the other fine Decware amplifiers.

The 3/4" plywood I used was not braced in anyway, nor was it attached to a big piece of wood like the 2" × 12" that Caintuck employs in their design. I'm sure the mass of the 2" × 12" base adds substantial mass and thus helps with damping. I'm positive the models available via Caintuck/Decware sound superb.

Now for a bit more about the driver(s) themselves for those out there who may be considering buying a pair of Betsy's - For shit sakes just do it !

If you like we'll recorded, or even marginally recorded normal music, these things punch so far above their price class that's it's laughable. As I stated in the video; I've had bigger bar tabs than what these cost - I'm shameless.

The 3/4" plywood I used was not braced in anyway, nor was it attached to a big piece of wood like the 2" × 12" that Caintuck employs in their design. I'm sure the mass of the 2" × 12" base adds substantial mass and thus helps with damping. I'm positive the models available via Caintuck/Decware sound superb.

Indeed, without both the base AND the brass handle, both of which act as stiffeners, combined with the curved sides which keep standing vibrations from building up along the edge, a plain 3/4 board is unlistenable. Just removing the brass handle from the back will completely compromise the resonance of the baffle. Don't let ol' Randy fool you, he knows what he's doing. The saying comes to mind; "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci

I have a pair of Betsy drivers in my possession right now. And I have a pair of 18" drivers I'm putting in sealed boxes. Just sorting out my garage workshop so I can start cutting wood and join the OB club.

Thanks Randy for showing off these great speakers at Decfest. They were such a great surprise! And this coming from someone who doesn't like OBs. :)